Prior authorization for gynecological or obstetrical

ultrasounds prohibited. A. The department shall prohibit its medicaid managed care and fee-for-service contractors from requiring prior authorization for gynecological or obstetrical ultrasounds. B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require payment for a gynecological or obstetrical ultrasound that is not: (1) medically necessary; or (2) a covered benefit. C. As used in this section, "prior authorization" means advance approval that is required as a condition precedent to payment for medical care or related benefits rendered to a covered person, including prospective or utilization review conducted prior to the provision of covered medical care or related benefits.